Emerging brand recognized as "Best of Niche" by Project Show. Project announces the formation of a "Powerhouse" creative board of advisors

Have cocktails and shop Vael Project's men's footwear and leather goods with special pricing for the event

We are pleased to formally announce that VAEL has been selected as the PROJECT trade show's exclusive footwear partner in the "Special Cut" initiative for the 2009 PROJECT Las Vegas. As the footwear partner, we were asked to create a special PROJECT Edition of one of our most popular models.

From a globetrotting couch-crasher, Vael's a startlingly diverse footwear line that pays lip service to hardcore activities, an ethos summed up by the question "Can I...

As an aspiring shoe designer it was only natural that I interview someone that is well versed in the world of footwear. The subject I chose was Coleman Horn a designer, a brand builder, and an entrepreneur.

Coleman Horn discusses shoes and design. ...

Traveling can test the utility and function of any garment or product. Moving swiftly from place to place calls for items that live happily in different environments. Finding things that meet these requirements can be hard—especially when style is concerned.

Exiting a summer of shot-to-hell plimsolls, there are stark realities that come into play for the spell of colder months ahead. Vael Project has some sensible, season-appropriate alternatives, with a style that's more The Great Escape than, say, Surf Ninjas.

Coleman Horn of Vael has created his new line of footwear and accessories with purity in mind. His sharp looking modern shoes are pitched at an itinerant creative 'jetset' class, who live out of their suitcases and maintain a compact lifestyle. In a world of 'same same but different', Vael is determined not to sit on the metaphorical fence. You'll either love it or you won't, but at least Coleman is putting his you know what's on the line. As he says, "stop watching negative TV, only drink decent liquor and avoid sullen friends". What's this got to do with sneakers? You'll learn...

Coleman's interview for the METRO.POP FALL 2008 ISSUE

Real Real Genuine have enjoyed great success from products like their denim to their much talked about Middleton boot, which brings us to this latest piece. A collaboration with Vael which began with a purchase of Middleton Boots, to cut a long story short they put together this fascinating high quality all white sneaker which boasts a luxury feel. Take a look at this interview with Coleman from Vael below to give you a better feel of his work and this project.